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BK05 YFL

2005 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Sep 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

83,722 mi
Last recorded83,722 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Mazda MX-556,278 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK05 YFL
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2025 83,722 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Sep 2025 83,713 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Sep 2024 82,534 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2023 80,700 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2023 75,794 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside rear to nearside rear pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 12 Jan 2023 75,794 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside rear to nearside rear pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 30 Nov 2021 70,276 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material left to right brake pipe next to flexy hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 10 Nov 2020 67,933 miles
Pass 8 May 2019 63,565 miles
Pass 10 May 2018 60,217 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2017 54,344 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 23 Feb 2017 54,342 miles

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 19 Aug 2015 54,318 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2014 53,291 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2014 53,291 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 10 Jul 2013 50,095 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2012 46,832 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2012 43,343 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2011 38,157 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2010 32,753 miles

Aerial mast wont go fully down.

Dent in O/S/F rear wing.

Front number plate plynth smashed.

N/S/F outer brake pad Anti squeel shims slightly out of alignment.

O/S/F wiper blade smearing screen.

Pass 13 Feb 2009 26,491 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2008 19,670 miles

How Reliable is the Mazda MX-5?

Based on 2,502,760 MOT tests across 160,823 vehicles.

76.5%
Pass Rate
2,964
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
160,823
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 44,475
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 41,962
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 35,980
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 33,281
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 32,722
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BK05 YFL is a 2005 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 2005 Mazda MX-5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.7% with a typical mileage of 56,278 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mazda MX-5 fails its MOT is seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 44,475 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BK05 YFL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mazda MX-5 typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 21 years old, this Mazda MX-5 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was BK05 YFL registered?

BK05 YFL is a 2005 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 24 March 2005.

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